1946 Citroen 15 vs. 2006 Ford Five Hundred
To start off, 2006 Ford Five Hundred is newer by 60 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1946 Citroen 15. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1946 Citroen 15 would be higher. At 3,001 cc (6 cylinders), 2006 Ford Five Hundred is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (203 HP @ 5750 RPM) has 127 more horse power than 1946 Citroen 15. (76 HP @ 3800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred should accelerate faster than 1946 Citroen 15. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2006 Ford Five Hundred weights approximately 1531 kg more than 1946 Citroen 15. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2006 Ford Five Hundred is all wheel drive (AWD), it will have significant more traction and grip than 1946 Citroen 15. In wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Five Hundred will offer significantly more control. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2006 Ford Five Hundred (281 Nm @ 4500 RPM) has 94 more torque (in Nm) than 1946 Citroen 15. (187 Nm @ 2000 RPM). This means 2006 Ford Five Hundred will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1946 Citroen 15. 2006 Ford Five Hundred has automatic transmission and 1946 Citroen 15 has manual transmission. 1946 Citroen 15 will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2006 Ford Five Hundred will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
1946 Citroen 15 | 2006 Ford Five Hundred | |
Make | Citroen | Ford |
Model | 15 | Five Hundred |
Year Released | 1946 | 2006 |
Engine Position | Front | Front |
Engine Size | 2866 cc | 3001 cc |
Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
Engine Type | in-line | V |
Valves per Cylinder | 2 valves | 4 valves |
Horse Power | 76 HP | 203 HP |
Engine RPM | 3800 RPM | 5750 RPM |
Torque | 187 Nm | 281 Nm |
Torque RPM | 2000 RPM | 4500 RPM |
Engine Bore Size | 78 mm | 88.9 mm |
Engine Stroke Size | 100 mm | 78.7 mm |
Engine Compression Ratio | 6.2:1 | 10.0:1 |
Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
Drive Type | Front | AWD |
Transmission Type | Manual | Automatic |
Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
Vehicle Weight | 1325 kg | 2856 kg |
Vehicle Length | 4770 mm | 5100 mm |
Vehicle Width | 1800 mm | 1900 mm |
Vehicle Height | 1570 mm | 1530 mm |
Wheelbase Size | 3100 mm | 2870 mm |